Failed colonoscopy

the prep was fine. On the day opted for gas and air but had the canula put in incase I found it to painful. Ok at the start but not very long into the procedure it was becoming increasingly painful. I was given sedation and pain relief but they didn't seem to do anything . The pressure I felt in my bowl just kept getting more and more painful, I started to cry and in the end they had to stop. Only went 30cms into the bowl!!! Found a large polyp and found I had diverticulitis so have to have another done. Looking at the note they gave me they gave 2mcg of midazolam and fentanyl 100mcg. Not very much in my opinion. Said I was anxious +++ well I was because the pain didn't subside! What a carry on! 

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  • I feel a bit guilty as I had a flexi sigmoidoscopy rather than a colonoscopy.

    Apparently these are usually not performed under sedation, however I had one 3 years ago and it was hell.

    I wasn't offered sedation then but read this time that I can request it - so I did! 

    It was 100 times better than my previous one. The nurse and medical team were kind and friendly. I was given Midazolam & Fentanyl. I was fully conscious throughout and did not feel sedated but it certainly took the edge of my anxiety. 
     

    If I ever needed a full colonoscopy in the future I'd definitely want adequate sedation.
     

     

  • I had a virtual colonoscopy today. Apart from discomfort when the gas went it in it was ok. I am post menopausal and not had a period for 4 years but since the procedure this morning I have had vaginal bleeding. Is this normal? It is 15 hours since the procedure and I still feel uncomfortable with period like cramps. 

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  • I had a virtual colonoscopy today. Apart from discomfort when the gas went it in it was ok. I am post menopausal and not had a period for 4 years but since the procedure this morning I have had vaginal bleeding. Is this normal? It is 15 hours since the procedure and I still feel uncomfortable with period like cramps. 

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